Friday, 25 November 2011

CABLING


COPPER-BASED CABLES
They are quite commonly used for connecting computers. They have two main types –
coaxial and twisted pair. In twisted pair there are two further options – unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP).


FIBER-OPTIC CABLES

They are used on the internet. They deliver data at a very high speed. They use glass or
plastic filaments and the pulses of light as a data transfer method.



TELEPHONE AND ELECTRICAL WIRE NETWORKS





WIRELESS OPTIONS
Wireless options include radio connectivity (wi fi, bluetooth), infrared connectivity and
Satellite microwave transmissions.




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